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Jaguar Debuts Type 01 Prototypes on Monaco Circuit

The four-door electric GT signals a reset toward a smaller, higher-end range built from Formula E technology.

Overview

  • The camouflaged Type 01 ran the Monaco E‑Prix street course, giving the public its first look at Jaguar’s new electric flagship.
  • Jaguar confirmed the Type 01 name for the first car of its new era, with the 0 for zero emissions and the 1 marking a fresh start.
  • The company says the GT uses a tri‑motor setup with more than 1,000 PS and over 1,300 Nm, using race‑team software and silicon carbide inverters.
  • The car is built on Jaguar’s new Electric Architecture, with reported high‑voltage hardware and regenerative braking refined through Formula E development.
  • Outlets report a WLTP range target of up to about 700 km and pricing near $160,000 overseas, with final specs and a full global debut planned for late 2026.